COMMUNICATION - Faculty-Communications

Job Classification

  Faculty Full-Time (75-100%)

Position summary

Teach full time in the Department of Communication.

Qualifications summary

PhD/doctorate in Communication related fields preferred; preference is given to those with terminal degrees and emphasis/experience in journalism
Significant teaching experience 
Practical experience in journalism and related media strongly desired 

Ability to teach in the area of journalism required
Ability to teach in one of these additional areas: public relations, advertising, or general communication 
Commitment to team work and collegiality 
Excellent interpersonal skills 
Ability to work with students and colleagues with a wide range of national, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds 


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

Engage in full-time teaching--undergraduate and graduate courses
Advise undergraduate and graduate students
Assist in growing and strengthening the department, in particular in relationship its media program
Guide graduate research, theses, and production projects
Promote effective communication across many contexts and through multiple media methods
Assist with creating, capturing, and communicating "the Andrews story"
Serve on departmental and university committees

Supervisory responsibilities

May supervise students workers or a personal reader; may supervise or assist with supervise media lab coordinator and or students working in media lab.

Qualifications

The preferred candidate will be a multi-talented individual who is able to teach varied courses. Evidence of excellence in teaching and potential for scholarly activity is essential. Special consideration will be given to applicants who display expertise in media production, public relations, advertising, new media, and/or other cutting edge pursuits in the field. The desired candidate will have a Christ-like spirit and an attitude that reflects love, kindness, positivity, and a genuine interest in others.


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

N/A

Physical demands

Private office and classroom work space is well-lit, but computer work may cause eye or wrist strain with prolonged activity. Working in lab space may require lifting equipment that weights as much as 75 pounds, pulling cables, moving teleprompters (on rolling tripods), kneeling, and standing for one or more hours at a time.

Work environment

The work environment conditions (exposure and noise level) for this job are similar to those found in any regular office and classroom environment.